Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae |
15.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 14.6 g |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 75 m, amphidromous |
Indo-West Pacific: Kenya to Transkei, South Africa; eastward to the tropical western Pacific (Ref. 4343). Known from the Mekong delta and may penetrate up the tidal zone as far as Cambodia (Ref. 12693). |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 13-13. Violet in color; dorsal, anal and caudal fins pink; 2 blue lines on 1st dorsal, blue spots on 2nd dorsal; anal fin with yellow and violet margin; paired fins orange, pectorals with blue spots (Ref. 2798). |
Occurs inshore (Ref. 4343) and in estuaries (Ref. 12693). Not seen in markets (Ref. 12693). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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